URL: http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/broadcasts/touch.php
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
"Touch" Series on FOX TV - Child with Autism Predicts Future Events
ACT Today! (Autism Care and Treatment Today!), a national non-profit organization whose mission is to provide care and treatment to children with autism who cannot access or afford treatment, applauds the FOX network for producing its new television series "Touch."
Decoding Brain Waves - Understanding Paralyzed Patients Thoughts
Scientists decode brain waves to eavesdrop on what we hear - Success opens door to hearing imagined conversations of paralyzed patients.
URL: http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/brain/thoughts.php
Children with Disabilities Must Not be Forgotten - UNICEF
In conflict and crisis, children with disabilities must not be forgotten - Children with disabilities must not be forgotten during crises and conflict, UNICEF said at an international conference.
URL: http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/children/unicef.php
Contest Seeks Creative Videos That Challenge Perceptions about Disability & Employment
The Campaign for Disability Employment has announced the launch of its second nationwide video contest to promote the talent and skills that people with disabilities bring to America's workforce and economy. A follow-up to a similar contest held in 2009, this year's competition seeks videos in several categories to supplement the CDE's award-winning ["What can YOU do?"][1] public education efforts. Contest deadline is **March 30, 2012**.
[1]: http://www.whatcanyoudocampaign.org/videocontest/
URL: http://whatcanyoudocampaign.org/blog/index.php/video_contest_press_release/
National Council on Disability to Meet on February 1
Members of the National Council on Disability (NCD) will meet by phone on **February 1, 2012** from 3 - 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss disability forums. Interested parties may join the meeting at the NCD office in Washington, DC or join the call in a listening-only capacity by calling **1-888-466-4440**.
National Federation of the Blind (NFB) 2012 Scholarship Program - Application Deadline March 31
The NFB will offer 30 national scholarships to recognize the achievement of college students who are blind. Scholarships will range from $3,000 - $12,000. Each winner will also receive assistance to attend the [2012 NFB Annual Convention][1] in July, providing an opportunity for networking with people who are blind in many professions and occupations. Get details on eligibility and the application process. [Application][2] deadline is **March 31, 2012**.
[1]: http://www.nfb.org/nfb/national_convention.asp
[2]: http://scholarships.nfb.org/create.php
Contest Seeks Creative Videos That Challenge Perceptions about Disability & Employment
The Campaign for Disability Employment has announced the launch of its second nationwide video contest to promote the talent and skills that people with disabilities bring to America's workforce and economy. A follow-up to a similar contest held in 2009, this year's competition seeks videos in several categories to supplement the CDE's award-winning ["What can YOU do?"][1] public education efforts. Contest deadline is **March 30, 2012**.
[1]: http://www.whatcanyoudocampaign.org/videocontest/
URL: http://whatcanyoudocampaign.org/blog/index.php/video_contest_press_release/
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